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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2015
Innovation First, Inc., Greenville, TX (US);
Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Rowlett, TX (US);
David Anthony Norman, Greenville, TX (US);
Joel Reagan Carter, Argyle, TX (US);
Robert H. Mimlitch, Jr., West Tawakoni, TX (US);
Douglas Michael Galletti, Allen, TX (US);
Gregory E. Needel, Dallas, TX (US);
Paul David Copioli, Rockwall, TX (US);
Other;
Abstract
A vibration-powered device adapted for flotation and propulsion on an upper surface in a liquid. The device having a body with a top side adapted to be at least partially disposed above the surface of the liquid, and a bottom side adapted to be at least partially submerged below the surface of the liquid. A vibration mechanism is disposed in the body. A propulsion fin is connected to the body. The fin includes a top side adapted to be disposed at least partially above the liquid surface, a bottom side adapted to be disposed at least partially below the surface. The vibration mechanism is adapted to oscillate the free distal end of the propulsion fin upward and downward.